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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ramping, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. and ME ramping (1578), ra(u)mpynge (Wyclif, Caxton).] = Rampand adj. or pres. p. —a. 1588 Reg. Privy C. IV 317.
The penny haveand on the ane syde ane lyoun ramping —b. 1551 Hamilton Cat. 228.
The devil … gangis about lyk ane ramping lyon c1590 J. Stewart 25/363.
Vith horrabill hurle thay so conjoin perfors, As ramping lyons —c. c1600 Montg. Suppl. ix 15.
Ȝour ramping rage … Dois evill dischore
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